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Found a reliable logger locally who got started on my farm several weeks ago. He has been terribly hampered by weather (especially now that the ground is thawed and we are receiving about an inch of rain!) With Missouri’s unpredictable and challenging weather, it may be July before he can get back in!

Spent some time getting this old wire fence cut out and pulling up posts. Sadly, to no avail, my logger says these trees are not marketable. But, at least all the nasty down fence is rolled up. Wasn’t too hard a job.Most of my trees grow along the ditches and are of extremely low quality. Barely worth cutting out and hauling off. Most will be pallet lumber. Although, he did sell find two walnut trees he sold to my neighbours for their sawmill operation. Working in the timber patches is more profitable for him since the trees are somewhat more dense. Still no high quality trees. Should have managed my timber and draws years ago to allow quality trees to get started. Always trying to catch up it seems. However, once he is done, the result will be a much healthier wildlife resource and ecologically sound biome.A few of the logs he’s been able to get out. Very happy with the work he does since he cleans up the tops and stacks them laying parallel for easier burning.